Books
Where are the supplementary files of your books Veritabani Mantigi / Programcilik Mantigi?
The files are available at the publishers website (🇹🇷). In case the link is broken, here is an alternative link for Veritabani Mantigi.
Life
Can I do a PhD while working?
I did it, so it is possible. But I don’t necessarily recommend it. I shared my own experience in this article (🇹🇷) .
How can I start learning go?
You should check my article How To Start Playing Go (🇺🇸) .
How do you manage your time?
The first step is to create spare time by avoiding TV (🇺🇸). For tips about time planning, check my conference at Marmara University (🇹🇷) or my TEDx 2018 speech (🇹🇷). My central productivity app of choice is Apple Notes. I do private time management workshops; organized by Denge (🇹🇷).
I have an idea for a startup.
If you are wondering what I would think about your idea, you can read my article Things I Seek In A Startup (🇺🇸) .
I need setting up my mobile signature.
I wrote a guide for Turkcell (🇹🇷) which might be helpful.
Should I live abroad?
That would be a good decision in terms of experience and personal growth. I recommend reading about my experience in Germany (🇹🇷) and the reasons why I returned (🇹🇷).
Me
Why did you unfriend / unfollow me?
You are likely to find the answer here (🇺🇸) .
Why do you post in English?
I have global followers, foreign relatives and friends which don’t speak Turkish. I explained my case here (🇺🇸) and here (🇹🇷).
Music
I am considering buying a bass.
First of all, you probably don’t need an expensive bass (🇺🇸). I have two articles on picking the right bass; one in English (🇺🇸) and one in Turkish (🇹🇷). If you are between a Precision – Jazz Bass, check this article (🇺🇸). My bass gear of choice can be seen here. You can also check the music.bass category of my blog for countless tips & tricks.
How do you setup and EQ your basses?
I have published an article (🇺🇸) and a video (🇹🇷) on bass guitar setup. For EQ, check my article How I EQ my Basses (🇺🇸) . Guitar players might find them useful too.
SAP / Tech
I am considering buying a Mac.
As a satisfied Mac customer, I recommend getting one. Here are some of my articles to help you decide: Why I Like Mac’s Better over PC’s (🇺🇸) , Mac Prejudices (🇺🇸) , Checklist After a New Mac Purchase (🇺🇸) . I keep an updated list of the apps I use (🇺🇸) . You can also check the software.mac category of my blog for countless tips & tricks. Finally; sihirlielma.com (🇹🇷) has many valuable articles for new Mac users.
I need guidance on my career.
If you are looking for general guidance, you’ll find it here: How To Pick A Profession (🇺🇸).
If you are looking for SAP / ABAP specific guidance, you are likely to find most of your answers by watching my career conference at Halic University (🇹🇷) or by reading my article Career in ABAP (🇺🇸). Freelancer aspirants should read this article (🇹🇷), while new graduates should read that article (🇹🇷). My ally Ümit Erol has also published some good articles (🇹🇷) on the subject.
I need technical advice on ABAP.
To advance as a software architect, I recommend reading my SAP Press book Design Patterns in ABAP Objects (🇺🇸) . I have published most of my ABAP documents on SlideShare and my personal code library on GitHub. You can also check the software.sap category of my blog for countless tips & tricks.
Why do you prefer Object Oriented ABAP?
Because it has significant advantages over procedural ABAP, especially when empowered by design patterns. Check my corresponding article (🇹🇷) .
Well-Being
I am considering getting a tattoo.
You should check my Tattoo FAQ article (🇹🇷) .
I am looking for a shrink.
My sister is a therapist.
I have questions about yoga.
You should check my Yoga FAQ article (🇹🇷) .
I need help understanding The Quran.
Check my central page about The Quran (🇹🇷), which contains hierarchical links to my posts under the category “kuran“. You can also watch my YouTube series (🇹🇷) on the subject.
I want to lose weight.
I lost 16 kgs in one year; if interested, check my article How I Lost 16 KG (🇺🇸) .
What is the best style for street defense?
This question doesn’t have a singular correct answer, however, my opinion article Best Style for Street Fights (🇺🇸) can help you decide.
